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Release Date 14 Apr 2010 TBA
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Certificate: 15
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This funny and touching film, set in the 1970s, follows a group of men in their twenties, who are trapped in a small town and dream of escape. Freddie wants to leave their working-class world but Bruce and lovable loser Snork are happy with life the way it is. When Freddie gets a new job as a salesman and bumps into his old school sweetheart Julie, the gang are forced to make choices that will change their lives for ever.
Cast: Christian Cooke | Tom Hughes | Jack Doolan | Felicity Jones | Ralph Fiennes | Emily Watson | Matthew Goode | Ricky Gervais | Julia Davis
Writers: Ricky Gervais | Stephen Merchant
Producers: Sue Baden-Powell | Ricky Gervais | Charlie Hanson
Directors: Ricky Gervais | Stephen Merchant
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cute movie, great setting, very entertaining
Cemetery Junction isn't a bad film by any stretch of the imagination, but nor does it inspire you to recommend it to others. It's what gets called "a slight" film; the performances are decent enough, there's some good scenes and the characters and situations feel authentic enough. But overall it fails to leave a lasting impression. If it's on TV some wet Sunday afternoon, it'll pass the time easily enough.
good solid coming of age drama
I saw this the other day and felt so empty by the whole thing that I didn't bother to come here and review it. It wasn't a bad film, the problem was the lack of cohesion. The direction was confusing, the acting was unnatural and the sets looked cheap. The humour was clever though but it felt contrived. Plus, I can't honestly believe Ricky Gervais' silly attempt to seriousness when he looks so dispirited. He knows he can be funny and that's his problem: He yells at the screen, "Look! I'm going to say a funny line next!" and then all he says loses meaning. Some clichés here and there, like Matthew Goode's character and methods. Cemetery Junction might work for people over 50.
I sorta, kinda, did enjoy this, but, I dunno, it's like it just never clicked. I know it's a rubbish description, but I'm not sure how else to say it. It's worth seeing, but it'll be just a effective on DVD as it is on the big screen!
Somewhat lacking dramedy that never really clicks together, but there are a few laughs to prevent it from being a complete waste of time.
I really enjoyed this film. Normally I don't like Ricky Gervais but with Stephen Merchant he can be very funny and with this film they certainly prove that. The acting is very good and while some may feel the story isn't relavent to today I would disagree. Definitely worth the watch.
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